Kennedy Center Workers victory|IAFF rallies at Wilson Building|Blank Street Coffee Union
This is the June 4, 2026 edition of our weekly newsletter about labor movement news in the DC region. Sign up to get our newsletters delivered straight to your inbox.
Recent News
Kennedy Center workers victory
On Friday, May 29th, a federal judge ordered President Donald Trump’s name removed from the Kennedy Center, ruling that the change violated federal law. While the court's decision gives workers hope for a better future at the Kennedy Center, IATSE 868 still has almost 20 members out of work. See the 'Upcoming Events' section of this newsletter to see how you can help put pressure on the Kennedy Center Read more about the Kennedy Center court victory»
DC Firefighters rally at Wilson Building for a Fair Contract
On June 2nd, IAFF Local 36 and supporters rally on the Wilson Building steps, demanding a fair contract for DC Firefighters after working nearly two years without one. Union President David Hoagland is pictured speaking to the crowds. Read more »
Workers at Blank Street Coffee unionize
Staff at Blank Street Coffee in Washington, DC voted unanimously in in a National Labor Relations Board election last week to form a union with Workers United MARJB! If you are in the area, stop by their stores on Prospect St & M St in Georgetown, DC and show your support as they begin to negotiate their first contract! Congratulations to the workers at Blank Street Coffee! Read more »
Upcoming Events
Show Our Strength - Labor Door Canvass
Saturday, June 6, 2026
DC
Prince George's County
Thursday, June 4th
Phone Bank with Predictive Dialer - RSVP Here
IATSE 868 Handbilling at the Kennedy Center
June 5th - 6th, 6:45PM
Hand bill with IATSE 868 before the National Symphony Performances. We will station ourselves in various spots around the Center and at the Foggy Bottom Metro Station. View flyers»
Picket Line at The Washington Convention Center
June 5th - 6th, 2:30 - 4:30PM
Join the line at the Washington Convention Center to support Aramark Food Service Workers as they fight for a fair contract. View flyer»
Labor Night at the Nats
June 12, 6:45 PM
Join us at Nationals Park as we honor and recognize union members and root for the Nats as they take on the Seattle Mariners during the 17th Annual Labor Night at the Nats! A portion of ticket sales benefit the Community Services Agency. Tickets will be delivered via the MLB Ballpark App and must be accessed using the email address on the purchase. To purchase 20 tickets or more, contact Sig Meilus at [email protected]. Get tickets »
AFL-CIO Constitutional Convention
June 7-10 | Minneapolis Convention Center
Metropolitan Washington Council's own, President Samuel Epps and 1st Vice President Herbert Harris, will be attending the AFL-CIO's 30th Annual Constitutional Convention to gather in unity and clarity of purpose to empower working people, redefine our society and build an America that works for all of us. Learn more »
Know Your Rights trainings with First Shift Justice Project
Union members and staff are invited to join the Community Services Agency and First Shift Justice Project for a series of Know Your Rights webinars about job protected leave laws and benefits in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
DC Job Protected Leave Training
June 23 @ 7 PM on Zoom
MD Job Protected Leave Training
July 14 @ 7 PM on Zoom
VA Job Protected Leave Training
July 28 @ 7 PM on Zoom